Anest. intenziv. Med. 2022;33(2):97-100 | DOI: 10.36290/aim.2022.007

Awareness during surgery and anesthesiaCase Report

Málek J.
Klinika anesteziologie a resuscitace, 3. lékařská fakulta Univerzity Karlovy a Fakultní nemocnice Královské Vinohrady, Praha

This case report describes a retrospective case of awareness during anesthesia, the consequences of which are still manifested 35 years after the event. Although this complication is rare, it can have long-term effects. An overview of the incidence, risk factors, prevention options, and what to do if awareness during aaesthesia occurs is presented.

Keywords: awareness during anesthesia, classification of awareness, incidence of awareness, monitoring of awareness.

Received: January 10, 2022; Revised: February 18, 2022; Accepted: February 22, 2022; Published: May 12, 2022  Show citation

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Málek J. Awareness during surgery and anesthesia. Anest. intenziv. Med. 2022;33(2):97-100. doi: 10.36290/aim.2022.007.
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